Garlic, Chilli & Chickpea Orecchiette by @deliciouslyella

15 min

2 servings

🍝

150 g

Orecchiette

🥦

200 g

Tenderstem broccoli

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🧄

10 g

Garlic

🌶️

15 g

Red chilli

🫘

400 g can

Chickpeas

🍋

1

Lemon

🧂

0.5 g

Flaky sea salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

  1. Cut
    • tenderstem broccoli
    • garlic
    • red chilli

    Cut the tenderstem broccoli into 2 cm pieces. Finely chop the 2 large garlic cloves and 1 red chilli.

  2. Boil
    • orecchiette
    • flaky sea salt
    • water

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the 150 g orecchiette and cook for 8 minutes.

  3. Add
    • tenderstem broccoli
    • orecchiette

    Add the 200 g tenderstem broccoli to the pasta saucepan for the final 2 minutes. Cook until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender.

  4. Drain
    • water
    • orecchiette
    • tenderstem broccoli

    Reserve 240 ml of pasta cooking water in a mug. Drain the cooked orecchiette and tenderstem broccoli in a colander.

  5. Warm
    • olive oil
    • garlic
    • red chilli

    Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and red chilli.

  6. Cook
    • garlic
    • red chilli

    Cook the garlic and chilli for 2 to 3 minutes until just golden. Stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.

  7. Add
    • canned chickpeas

    Add the drained 400 g can of chickpeas to the frying pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.

  8. Add
    • orecchiette
    • tenderstem broccoli
    • water

    Add the drained orecchiette and tenderstem broccoli to the frying pan. Pour in 3 to 4 tablespoons of reserved pasta cooking water.

  9. Stir
    • flaky sea salt
    • olive oil
    • canned chickpeas

    Stir until the pasta is coated in the garlicky chickpea oil. Season with flaky sea salt to taste.

  10. Divide
    • lemon
    • black pepper
    • olive oil

    Divide the pasta between 2 serving bowls. Finely zest the lemon over each portion and finish with black pepper and extra olive oil.

Garlic, Chilli & Chickpea Orecchiette by @deliciouslyella

15 min

2 servings

🍝

150 g

Orecchiette

🥦

200 g

Tenderstem broccoli

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🧄

10 g

Garlic

🌶️

15 g

Red chilli

🫘

400 g can

Chickpeas

🍋

1

Lemon

🧂

0.5 g

Flaky sea salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Cut the tenderstem broccoli into 2 cm pieces. Finely chop the 2 large garlic cloves and 1 red chilli.

    🥦tenderstem broccoli
    🧄garlic
    🌶️red chilli
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the 150 g orecchiette and cook for 8 minutes.

    🍝orecchiette
    🧂flaky sea salt
    💧water
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/10

    Add the 200 g tenderstem broccoli to the pasta saucepan for the final 2 minutes. Cook until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender.

    🥦tenderstem broccoli
    🍝orecchiette
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/10

    Reserve 240 ml of pasta cooking water in a mug. Drain the cooked orecchiette and tenderstem broccoli in a colander.

    💧water
    🍝orecchiette
    🥦tenderstem broccoli
    ☕mug
    🧺colander
    🍲large saucepan

  5. Step 5/10

    Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and red chilli.

    🫒olive oil
    🧄garlic
    🌶️red chilli
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoon
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Cook the garlic and chilli for 2 to 3 minutes until just golden. Stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.

    🧄garlic
    🌶️red chilli
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/10

    Add the drained 400 g can of chickpeas to the frying pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.

    🫘canned chickpeas
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Add the drained orecchiette and tenderstem broccoli to the frying pan. Pour in 3 to 4 tablespoons of reserved pasta cooking water.

    🍝orecchiette
    🥦tenderstem broccoli
    💧water
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoon
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Stir until the pasta is coated in the garlicky chickpea oil. Season with flaky sea salt to taste.

    🧂flaky sea salt
    🫒olive oil
    🫘canned chickpeas
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/10

    Divide the pasta between 2 serving bowls. Finely zest the lemon over each portion and finish with black pepper and extra olive oil.

    🍋lemon
    ⚫black pepper
    🫒olive oil
    🥣serving bowl
    🍋citrus zester

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains and Pasta, Vegetables, Oils and Fats, Herbs and Spices, Fruits

Ingredients

Orecchiette, Tenderstem broccoli, Olive oil, Garlic, Red chilli, Chickpeas, Lemon, Flaky sea salt, Black pepper

Notes

Orecchiette (2 servings), Tenderstem broccoli (cut into 2cm pieces, 1 pack), Olive oil (plus extra to garnish), Garlic (large, finely chopped), Red chilli (finely chopped), Chickpeas (1 tin, drained), Lemon (zested)

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 82g, Dietary fiber: 14g, Total fat: 22g, Saturated fat: 3g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 5.5mg, Potassium: 730mg, Sodium: 430mg, Magnesium: 85mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 80mg, Vitamin K: 120mcg, Folate: 180mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

5 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large saucepan, frying pan, colander, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoon, citrus zester, mug, serving bowl

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight dinner, Quick meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@deliciouslyella

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Al dente, Tender, Creamy, Firm

Flavors

Garlicky, Spicy, Zesty, Savory, Earthy, Peppery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 1 month (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze promptly after cooling,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)